Musician Wyclef Jean treated for gunshot wound to hand

The BBC is reporting that Haiti-born hip-hop star Wyclef Jean has been released from hospital after being treated for a gunshot wound to his hand. "The shooting took place after 2300 local time on Saturday near the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, said Joe Mignon, senior...

Police: Gunman kills self after standoff in bank

"WHEATON, Illinois (AP) -- A gunman who took a dozen hostages in a suburban Chicago bank after wresting a gun from a police officer Friday died after shooting himself in the head, police said. ...

Exclusive: Agony of Scots soldier after best pal who replaced him on mission ...

I remember when I served in Northern Ireland that a soldier requested to take my place on a escort duty and he was killed by an IRA sniper. Thats how the dice roll however my story never reached the news paper. This scottish guy should not blame himself it was the terrorist...

Barry George cleared of Dando murder

Barry George accused of murdering Jill Dando in 1999, has been found not guilty in a retrial at the Old Bailey, having spent 8 years in prison. He has always insisted he was innocent. There were doubts over the scientific evidence of the speck of gun residue which convicted...

Pete announces Ashlee is pregnant

"Thursday, 29 May 2008Ashlee & Pete are sooo sneaky The rumours are true! Ashlee Simpson, 23, and Pete Wentz, 28, are expecting a baby. Pete announced the news on his blog."While many have speculated about this, we wanted to wait until after the first trimester to...

RI asks Timor Leste not to issue statement that could be misinterpreted

"Speaking to the press at the Presidential Office here on Friday, President Yudhoyono said he talked with Ramos Horta on April 10 when the Timor Leste leader was being treated in Australia for gunshot wounds."In the phone talks, Ramos Horta briefed me on the investigation...

'Ambush' that left SAS trooper dead. - A look at the Dangers facing Special F...

"A British soldier killed in Iraq two weeks ago turned out to be an SAS man. What does it say about British special forces in Iraq, and the Anglo-American coalition's chances of defeating insurgency?The press release said simply: "It is with deep regret that the Ministry of...

6 Found Dead in Memphis Home

Six people have been found dead at a Memphis home and three children are in critical condition in hospital.If you have any information on this event, or know someone who has been affected by it, please post your story, photos, and video here.UPDATE | 21:20PM PST"MEMPHIS,...

Horta forgives rebel officer who tried to kill him

Brisbane (ANTARA News) - Timor Leste President Jose Ramos Horta has forgiven Alfredo Reinado, the rebel officer who was killed while leading an attack to assassinate him in Dili last February 11, Timor Leste`s Acting President Fernando `Lasama` de Araujo said.Horta who is...

The 47 deaths of Bill and Hillary Clinton's employees...I wouldnt want to wor...

If this doesn't raise an eyebrow, then you have been watching too much American idol! Remember the history. So you want to work for the Clintons ? Just a quick refresher course lest we forget what has happened to many "friends" of the Clintons...